Explore the darker side of the crypto industry. Everything from fraudulent initial public offerings and lawsuits to hacks, dark market deals, thefts and kidnappings.
In 2024, Kazakhstan intensified its efforts to tackle money laundering by shutting down 36 illegal cryptocurrency exchanges, a sharp decline of 96% compared to the previous year.
Indian crypto exchange CoinSwitch has launched a ₹600 crore ($69.9 million) recovery fund to assist users impacted by the July 2024 WazirX security breach.
U.S. prosecutors have revealed that the collapse of Terraform Labs’ TerraUSD and Luna cryptocurrencies may have impacted over one million individuals and entities worldwide.
Crypto lawyer and XRP advocate John Deaton has issued a cautionary message to investors about the increasing prevalence of scams targeting the digital asset industry.
Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, appeared in a U.S. federal court on January 2, 2025, marking his first legal proceeding since being extradited from Montenegro.
Radiant Capital, a cross-chain lending protocol, is currently grappling with the aftermath of a major security breach that resulted in the loss of millions in funds.
Stephen Akridge, co-founder of Solana, is being sued by his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, who claims he misappropriated millions in cryptocurrency from her wallet.